This is our 19th year for One Day to Make a Difference ~ which is totally amazing! However the World is a little different than it was 2 years ago when we last hit the Courthouse so we are going to wing it! Let’s go downtown and spread some cheer! I have so much in my life to be grateful for and I love having the opportunity to give something back to our community as a way of passing it on. This love makes the Christmas season seem so much brighter. I also like to think that those on the receiving end are able to experience the joy of gratitude. This year I challenge you to find a way to give back to your community that is meaningful to you and to your family. Jump into OD2MAD if you can, or start something completely new – just make a difference in someone’s life this holiday season.
ONE DAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ~ Lots of opportunities to give!
(1) EVENT: FILL THE BOSTON BAR FOOD BANK STAT!!
DROP OFF COLLECTED ITEMS TO MY HOUSE: 768 BAYCREST DRIVE
DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY THE 26TH
A Bunch of realtors have been delivering to Hope & Abbotsford via helicopters this past week
and have managed to send 21 tonnes of food. Amazing! However, there is desperate need in
Boston Bar where the food bank is apparently empty. There is a 5 ton truck heading up this
weekend and I am collecting for this trip. Please drop off any food or pet items on or just before
this Friday.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS:
-Milk
-Eggs
-Bread
-Fresh produce
-Meat
-Pasta
-Gluten free pasta
-Pancake mix
-Cat & Dog food
-Cat litter
-Chicken feed
(2) EVENT: PACK-THE-PURSE!
DROP OFF COLLECTED ITEMS TO MY HOUSE: 768 BAYCREST DRIVE
DEADLINE: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27TH
We are going to help collect items for the ‘Pack-the-Purse 2020’ event, This is a program
designed for pregnant women in need who receive gifts from generous donations. There are 25
pregnant women in the New Beginnings program at BC Women’s Hospital during this Christmas
Season and we are all going to help make it special for them. We are especially looking for new
scarves/mitts, socks & personal care items (soap, shampoo, etc). Read the message below
from my friend Nicole to see what it is all about:
https://mailchi.mp/8632d9beccfa/pack-the-purse-yvr2021
(3) EVENT: SUNDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 2021 ~ 1~3PM @ BC
COURT 275 CORDOVA
This is an amazing opportunity to acknowledge a side of Vancouver that we often overlook. In
years past, we have provided a moment of warmth and a friendly connection to those
Vancouverites most in need. It is a fantastic chance to give back and the profound impact this
event has on both the volunteers and those who we reach out to, is amazing.
…We invite you to join us! Dress warmly and if you have any gently used warm clothing
or blankets please bring them then or donate them prior to the event.
We will hand out hot soup, sandwiches, hot chocolate, coffee, snacks and good cheer to
anyone who needs it. Please bring your children so they can witness this incredible
event!
Please bring:
-individually wrapped food items (soft granola bars, juice boxes, sandwiches, hot drinks,
chips (individual bags), muffins, Christmas baking, oranges, Halloween candy, paper
lunch bags, etc.)
-clean, used winter clothing or blankets.
-care packages of toiletries & sanitary supplies – get creative!
***Volunteers who are able to come 20 min. early to set up or pick up coffee are greatly
appreciated
Any Donations can also be dropped off at my house – 768 Baycrest Drive, NVan. Let me know if
anyone is hosting sandwich making parties and we can share any of our leftovers! Pass this along to friends and family so that we can all experience the Spirit of Christmas!
Happy Christmas Season to you and your family!
Cheers Tree & Family 🙂
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